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GJ08 CRZ

2008 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Proton Savvy37,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CRZ
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,728 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe slight movement

inner sills slight rusting [both]

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,258 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 69,258 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,085 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Stiff to spin wheel. (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Stiff to spin wheel. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not responding to adjuster (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,018 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,007 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing & wearing on inside edge

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,936 miles

o/s/f tyre has split in side wall no cords showing

rear exhaust section front rubber mount perishied

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,534 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside rear shock has slight weep

oil residue on sump and PAS pump

Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,481 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

offside rear shock has slight weep

oil residue on sump and PAS pump

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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GJ08 CRZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 37,900 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 CRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ08 CRZ is a 2008 Proton Savvy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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